Signs of elder abuse and what you can do to help
While most of us wouldn’t dream of abusing our ageing parents or other older people in the community, sadly elder…
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Respite care for older people
Respite care is short term care that allows carers to take a break from their role as carer. Respite can…
Which aged care services near you weren’t up to scratch in 2019?
In July 2019, the government introduced new aged care standards to “raise the bar” in an aged care system where…
Coronavirus and elderly people – how to help your parents stay safe during COVID-19
While Australia is doing a relatively good job at managing the impact of the coronavirus, now is not the time…
Top 5 tips to reduce the risk of falls in the home
The most common reason for entering an aged care facility is the result of a fall. The best thing to…
Cooking for one – healthy recipes for older people
Many older people are not used to cooking for one, or even used to cooking at all. Sometimes then can’t…